1
: having a usually specified number of prongs
—usually used in combination
a 3-pronged fork
2
: having a usually specified number of parts or approaches
a 2-pronged strategy
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The Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is located two miles west of the Sol Duc Falls Trailhead, a short hike through old-growth rainforest that leads to a picturesque three-pronged waterfall.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s a two-pronged rap that has caused Salesforce’s stock to be one of the worst performers in the market.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Before the protest, organizers are also planning a three-pronged march to the Statehouse along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Europe aims to boost the recovery of critical raw materials from e-waste through a five-pronged strategy.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s a two-pronged rap that has caused Salesforce’s stock to be one of the worst performers in the market.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Before the protest, organizers are also planning a three-pronged march to the Statehouse along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Europe aims to boost the recovery of critical raw materials from e-waste through a five-pronged strategy.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pronged
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“Pronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronged. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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